The irrefutable truth for every Naga to live together as one people and a nation is the essence of Naga struggle from the beginning till date. Every Naga living irrespective of different political structures have immeasurably suffered in defence of its truth. But denying this truth Mr. Thepfulhouvi Solo, a retired bureaucrat who advocates divisive policy to further divide the Nagas often time shouted the slogan of ‘Nagas of Nagaland’ and ‘Can people of outside decide for the state of Nagaland’ as published in local papers. Perhaps he is trying to prove himself a real son of the soil on account of his origin being a Garo and Naga by grace not by blood. Solo as an educated senior citizen is expected to think, write and express in the way of becoming of such personality. However, it is so unfortunate that he choose to expose himself of what he is made of vis-à-vis Naga nationalism, solution, peace, unity and integration. We appeal to his divisive mind to have a second thought.
Inspite of the treacherous political and historical blunder on the Nagas, with political conviction under the stalwart leadership of late Ino Isak Chishi Swu and Ino Th. Muivah, the Naga national movement for free and unified people is alive thus far. As such Nagas are democratic loving people so is the organisational administration of the NSCN/GPRN. The NSCN has a distinct policy of collective wisdom in decision making and not by one person as envisaged by Mr. Solo. Shamelessly abusing and demeaning the most revered tall Naga leaders who have sacrificed their life for the nation is surely an act of anti national. Criticism for the state of criticism to mislead common people is undesirable trend prevailing today among few sections of Naga society which he is deeply involved.
The current Peace process starting from 1997 to till date, besides Press Statements and joint Communiques from time to time updating development of ongoing political talks, there has been 8 times of Naga People’s Consultative Meetings attended and participated by all Nagatribe Hohos, apex bodies, church leaders, intellectuals, scholars, civil societies etc. of Naga inhabited areas. In fact, who is who in the Naga society were attended and their opinion were sought. Minute discussions of views shared on peace process were taken into account that further strengthens peace talks now in the final stage.
For kind information to Mr. Solo, the present Political Talks is between India and Nagas represented by NSCN but not with the state of Nagaland. Nagaland state was born out of political betrayal under 16 point agreement during treacherous situation, which was condemned by the Nagas under the then NNC as deceitful. Those who affirmed on safeguarding the sanctity of Nagalnd state has no moral rights to talk of Naga sovereignty and Naga integration. You can never divide the Nagas on the line of Nagas in Nagaland, Nagas in Manipur, Nagas in Assam and Nagas in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagas of Manipur. It is the slogan of adversaries not of the true Nagas. Nagas are one people and one nation.
